JAMB lists Nigeria’s Armed Forces Colleges of Medicine & Health Sciences for 2026/2027 session

The Nigeria’s Armed Forces Colleges of Medicine and Health Sciences (AFCOM-HS), the first institution specifically established to train military cadets in medicine, surgery, nursing and related medical disciplines, is set to admit its pioneer 100 cadets following its listing by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) portal for the 2026/2027 academic session

The Federal Ministry of Defence confirmed the listing of (AFCOM-HS) in a statement, adding the university’s preparations to welcome its pioneer intake of 100 cadets.

The listing brings Nigeria’s dedicated tri-service military medical institution into the national tertiary admissions system.

Located in Yaba, Lagos, AFCOM-HS will combine medical and health sciences education with military officer development, providing qualified young Nigerians with a pathway to professional qualification, leadership and service in the Armed Forces.

“This is an important milestone for the Ministry of Defence and the Armed Forces. Under the leadership of Mr President, we are taking a practical step towards building the medical expertise our Armed Forces need. AFCOM-HS will give talented young Nigerians the opportunity to train as healthcare professionals and develop as military officers,” the Minister of Defence Bello Matawalle, was quoted in the statement.

With the requisite approvals secured from the National Universities Commission (NUC) for its Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) and Nursing Science (B.NSc.) programmes, the university is preparing to admit its pioneer cohort of 100 cadets.

The Minister noted that the university would help address the Armed Forces’ longstanding need for a stronger and more dependable pipeline of doctors, nurses and other military healthcare professionals.

“The health of our personnel is central to military readiness. By investing in those who will care for them, we strengthen the Services and provide a foundation for future specialist training, research and operational medicine,” he said.

AFCOM-HS is strategically located in Lagos within the premises of the 68 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, Yaba, and within a major concentration of teaching hospitals, specialist facilities and academic institutions.

This environment provides substantial opportunities for clinical exposure and professional development.

Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, commended the Director-General, Ministry of Defence Health Implementation Programme (MODHIP), Brigadier General I.B Solebo and the relevant educational and professional regulatory authorities for their diligence, technical expertise and sustained coordination in bringing about this milestone.

The Minister encouraged academically qualified young Nigerians to follow official channels for details of the pioneer admissions process.